Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Abdelshakour

MRCP UK, Specialty Certificate of Acute Medicine and Endocrinology

Consultant Internal Medicine

Work Experience

• Dr. Abdelshakour's professional journey has been marked by a blend of medical expertise and a keen interest in business management. After earning his primary qualification from the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Abdelshakour pursued extensive training in various branches of internal medicine at several highly specialized hospitals in Cairo.
• Following his relocation to the UAE, Dr. Abdelshakour contributed his skills to a number of prestigious hospitals, gaining valuable experience before taking on his current role at Zulekha Hospital.
• His academic achievements include the MRCP and Acute Medicine (SCE) qualifications from the esteemed Royal College of Physicians in the UK. Alongside his medical career, Dr. Abdelshakour expanded his knowledge in business and hospitality management, culminating in a doctorate in business management from the Swiss Business School. His diverse background enables him to offer both exceptional medical care and strategic insights in healthcare management.

Special Interests:

• Acute medical conditions: Diagnosis and management
• Endocrine disorders: Diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders.
• Infectious diseases: Diagnosis and management.
• Obesity, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic syndrome management.
• Neurological diseases: Migraine, peripheral neuropathy, and cerebrovascular disease.
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome.
• Cardiovascular disorders: Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure.
• Pulmonary disorders: Pneumonia, asthma, venous thromboembolic disease.
• Hematological disorders: Diagnosis and management of anemia

Languages Spoken

• English
• Arabic

Research and Publications:

• The Prevalence and Implications of Olfactory/Gustatory Dysfunctions among Adult COVID-19 Patients
• Body Mass Index and Clinical Outcomes in Adult COVID-19 Patients of Diverse Ethnicities.
• ABO Blood Group in Relation to COVID-19 Susceptibility and Clinical Outcomes in the UAE
• Vitamin C as a Potential Factor between Obesity and COVID-19 Outcomes
• Tocilizumab Treatment Outcomes in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
• Value of Serum Assays of Copeptin vs. Troponin I for Early Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome.
• The whole list and the link to my publications are accessible at: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KumKlF0VHj5f17DYSTraHKlSSMMPvmr&usp=drive_fs